Marsha Bemko of Antiques Roadshow to be Special Guest at NHPTV Annual Gala June 4

Dinner Event Will Be Held At C.R. Sparks In Bedford

(DURHAM, May 5, 2010) — Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at PBS’s most popular program, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW? Do you like to make a game out of guessing how much an antique is really worth? Then you'll want to meet Marsha Bemko, executive producer of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, on Friday, June 4th at 7 p.m. at the New Hampshire Public Television Annual Gala at The Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford! She'll share behind-the-scene stories from the ROADSHOW, as well as experiences from her years as a national television producer. Bemko joined ANTIQUES ROADSHOW in 1999, and is the author of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW BEHIND THE SCENES. The New Hampshire Public Television Annual Gala is an opportunity to support NHPTV’s award-winning programs and services. Purchase tickets online at nhptv.org/gala or call (603) 868-4467.Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, seven-time Emmy® Award-nominated ANTIQUES ROADSHOW marks its 14th season in 2010. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW’s cameras capture tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds. PBS's highest-rated series, ROADSHOW is seen by almost 10 million viewers each week. Mark L. Walberg serves as series host. In each hour-long episode, specialists from the country's leading auction houses and independent dealers from across the nation offer free appraisals of antiques and collectibles.

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